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Workforce & Training
2,303 Civilian Labor Force
* Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Major Employers
Georgia Pacific (Wood Products)
Bon Secours Southern VA Regional Medical Center
(Healthcare)
Walmart (Retail)
SteelFab, Inc. (Structural Steel Fabrication) Sadler Enterprises, Inc. (Retail/Services)
513,942
Cracker Barrel (Food)
Accordius Health at Emporia (Healthcare)
Toll Brothers Integrated Systems (Wall & Floor Systems)
Rosie’s Gaming Emporium (Entertainment & Hospitality)
Franklin Braid Manufacturing (Manufacturing)
60 mile radius
Creative Playthings (Manufacturing) INCOME (2017)
$36,014 $54,582
per capita median family
HIGHER EDUCATION
Certificates, Career Studies Certificate, Workforce. Credentials Programs, & Associate Degrees.
2 campus locations within 25 miles of Emporia.
11Colleges & Universities within a 11⁄2-hour drive
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